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Windy conditions prompt additional spot fires, firefighters catch and line them SaturdayMITCHELL, Ore. – Firefighting resources on the Shoe Fly Fire continued to be challenged by spot fires today, beginning as early as 6 a.m. Three new ones were found, two on the southwest side and one on the northeast corner. Firefighters spent the day lining these fires and were able to get all three of them circled with bulldozer line. Mop-up operations followed, which will continue into this evening. 

Firefighters catch spot fires, prepare for more challenging weatherMITCHELL, Ore. – Overnight, firefighters on the Shoe Fly Fire were able to establish fireline on two spotfires and hold the line across the rest of the fire. Two areas on the southwest and northeast borders continue to be the focus for many of the resources on the fire.

Red Flag Warning signals hot, dry and windy conditions, firefighters continue to hold lines

Shoe Fly Fire remains active overnight, challenging weather conditions expected todayMITCHELL, Ore. – The Shoe Fly Fire continued to burn actively overnight, extending into the Peggy Butte area on the western flank of the fire. Firefighters worked to establish dozer line, multiple blades wide in this area, to stop fire growth. Strategic firing operations were used near Flock Mountain to create black line in front of the fire perimeter, removing fuel in the fire’s path.

Fire activity increases on Shoe Fly Fire, firefighters remain relentlessly engaged MITCHELL, Ore. – Hot temperatures and low relative humidity prompted a more active day on the Shoe Fly Fire. Fire behavior naturally increased in these conditions, creating challenges for firefighters throughout the day. 

Shoe Fly Fire resources hold lines, construct new ones overnightMITCHELL, Ore. – Firefighting resources assigned to the Shoe Fly and Two Cabin fires continued to make progress overnight across the majority of the incidents. Firefighters completed line around portions of the Two Cabin Fire and focused on mopping up; this work will continue today. It’s currently 251 acres and 3% contained. 

Limited fire growth, hot dry weather expectedMITCHELL, Ore. – After rapid fire growth Monday on the Shoe Fly Fire, firefighters saw reduced fire behavior and minor fire spread Tuesday. Overnight, firefighters worked to build fireline around small spotfires on the northeast side of the fire adjacent to the fire perimeter. The fire grew to 20,699 acres with 1% containment.

Shoe Fly Fire grows overnight, ODF Team 1 takes command